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I thought he got hurt?

cycling is like baseball ~ it doesn't take much to make it interesting

Just watched the fourth stage into Mende. Hes looking good for the Tour, watching him go up that last climb, not even in top race shape. Frank Schleck has been a little disappointing. Jens Voigt still performing at (38), rider of the race so far, inspirational integrity.

Catch-22: He needs a stronger team, but his primo uomo ways are going to catch up with him if he doesn't start depending on his team more often.

He isolated himself during P-N. He likely will not get away with that in the grand tours. That's his " c h i n k-in-the-armor"--one that Armstrong can take advantage of.

I don't think Contador did anything wrong, is the team; that's not strong enough to stay with the leaders (Valverde 2nd, and Luis Leon Sanchez 3rd). From what I saw; he was already isolated on the last climb, (the best defense is a good offense I guess)

about Lance Armstrong; I think it would be very hard for him to win another tour. he seems more committed to the fight against cancer(which is a good thing) than training or racing more towards a tour win" (he finished 9th on a charity ride just recently)